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Escort salary
Average escort salary
$14.06
Understanding Escort Salary Trends
As of October 2025, the average escort salary in the United States is approximately $29,252 per year, or about $14 per hour. Salaries can vary widely based on several factors, including geographic location, years of experience, and the specific industry in which the escort works.
Factors Influencing Earnings
For instance, escorts in metropolitan areas often earn more due to higher demand and living costs. Additionally, those with more experience or specialized skills can command higher rates. Industry specifics also play a critical role; for example, escorts working in entertainment or luxury services may see increased earnings compared to those in less specialized fields.
Highest Paying States
Some of the highest paying states for escorts include California, New York, and Florida, where the cost of living is elevated, driving higher salaries. Regional salary differences reflect not only demand but also local economic conditions.
Career Opportunities
Exploring various job opportunities, such as those in hospitality and events, can also enhance salary potential. By staying informed about industry trends and salary data, aspiring escorts can make strategic career decisions.
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Escort salary estimates from across the web
Average escort salary by state
The average escort salary in Alaska, Vermont, and New Hampshire are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average escort salary states are Nevada, Georgia, and Louisiana.
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Highest paying states for escorts
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $37,411 | $17.99 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $36,906 | $17.74 |
| 3 | Maine | $35,176 | $16.91 |
| 4 | California | $34,647 | $16.66 |
| 5 | Vermont | $38,002 | $18.27 |
| 6 | Alaska | $39,667 | $19.07 |
| 7 | Indiana | $34,380 | $16.53 |
| 8 | New Hampshire | $37,674 | $18.11 |
| 9 | Minnesota | $32,888 | $15.81 |
| 10 | New York | $31,440 | $15.12 |
| 11 | Kansas | $32,834 | $15.79 |
| 12 | Ohio | $28,476 | $13.69 |
| 13 | Wyoming | $30,084 | $14.46 |
| 14 | Washington | $33,796 | $16.25 |
| 15 | North Dakota | $33,236 | $15.98 |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | $28,792 | $13.84 |
| 17 | Virginia | $32,768 | $15.75 |
| 18 | Oregon | $33,151 | $15.94 |
| 19 | Idaho | $32,578 | $15.66 |
| 20 | Tennessee | $28,901 | $13.89 |
| 21 | Montana | $29,029 | $13.96 |
| 22 | New Mexico | $28,463 | $13.68 |
| 23 | Michigan | $28,906 | $13.90 |
| 24 | Kentucky | $27,829 | $13.38 |
| 25 | Utah | $27,901 | $13.41 |
| 26 | Missouri | $28,122 | $13.52 |
| 27 | New Jersey | $29,240 | $14.06 |
| 28 | Iowa | $28,278 | $13.60 |
| 29 | Rhode Island | $27,565 | $13.25 |
| 30 | Illinois | $28,413 | $13.66 |
| 31 | South Dakota | $28,953 | $13.92 |
| 32 | Wisconsin | $28,522 | $13.71 |
| 33 | Nebraska | $28,655 | $13.78 |
| 34 | Maryland | $28,086 | $13.50 |
| 35 | Colorado | $28,050 | $13.49 |
| 36 | Texas | $27,177 | $13.07 |
| 37 | Hawaii | $28,954 | $13.92 |
| 38 | West Virginia | $27,763 | $13.35 |
| 39 | Arkansas | $27,211 | $13.08 |
| 40 | Mississippi | $25,426 | $12.22 |
| 41 | Arizona | $26,182 | $12.59 |
| 42 | Alabama | $24,217 | $11.64 |
| 43 | Oklahoma | $26,736 | $12.85 |
| 44 | District of Columbia | $27,606 | $13.27 |
| 45 | Nevada | $25,385 | $12.20 |
| 46 | Louisiana | $24,312 | $11.69 |
| 47 | Delaware | $25,979 | $12.49 |
| 48 | Georgia | $25,078 | $12.06 |
| 49 | South Carolina | $24,145 | $11.61 |
| 50 | Florida | $23,823 | $11.45 |
| 51 | North Carolina | $26,266 | $12.63 |
Highest paying cities for escorts
The highest-paying cities for escorts are Anchorage, AK, Burlington, MA, and San Francisco, CA.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anchorage, AK | $39,717 | $19.09 |
| 2 | Burlington, MA | $37,533 | $18.04 |
| 3 | San Francisco, CA | $35,238 | $16.94 |
| 4 | Springfield, VA | $34,156 | $16.42 |
| 5 | Seattle, WA | $33,916 | $16.31 |
| 6 | Queensbury, NY | $32,681 | $15.71 |
| 7 | Rochester, MN | $32,296 | $15.53 |
| 8 | Newark, NJ | $29,370 | $14.12 |
| 9 | Lebanon, PA | $28,790 | $13.84 |
| 10 | Randallstown, MD | $28,248 | $13.58 |
| 11 | Denver, CO | $28,055 | $13.49 |
| 12 | Washington, DC | $27,606 | $13.27 |
| 13 | San Antonio, TX | $27,285 | $13.12 |
| 14 | Atlanta, GA | $25,306 | $12.17 |
| 15 | Columbia, SC | $24,306 | $11.69 |
| 16 | Clearwater, FL | $23,877 | $11.48 |
| 17 | Dothan, AL | $23,574 | $11.33 |
Escort salary details
An escort's salary ranges from $22,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $37,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is an escort's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $37,000 | $3,083 | $18 |
| 75th Percentile | $33,000 | $2,750 | $16 |
| Average | $29,252 | $2,438 | $14 |
| 25th Percentile | $25,000 | $2,083 | $12 |
| 10th Percentile | $22,000 | $1,833 | $11 |
Highest paying escort jobs
The highest paying types of escorts are hunting guide, wilderness guide, and fishing guide.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guide | $34,479 | $2,873 | $16.58 | 1,195 |
| Security/Customer Service | $32,115 | $2,676 | $15.44 | 224,564 |
| Tour Guide | $32,323 | $2,694 | $15.54 | 1,043 |
| Security Officer | $31,101 | $2,592 | $14.95 | 125,879 |
| Security Guard | $31,983 | $2,665 | $15.38 | 101,728 |
| Patient Escort | $33,351 | $2,779 | $16.03 | 174,801 |
Top companies hiring escorts now:
Which companies pay escorts the most?
Escort salaries at Massachusetts General Hospital and Raytheon Technologies are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average escort salary at companies like Mayo Clinic and Hackensack Meridian Health are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts General Hospital | $47,711 | $22.94 |
| 2 | Raytheon Technologies | $35,738 | $17.18 |
| 3 | Mayo Clinic | $34,516 | $16.59 |
| 4 | Hackensack Meridian Health | $33,678 | $16.19 |
| 5 | Dignity Health | $31,947 | $15.36 |
| 6 | Lahey Health Behavioral Services | $31,098 | $14.95 |
| 7 | AtlantiCare | $30,743 | $14.78 |
| 8 | Holzer Health System | $30,128 | $14.48 |
| 9 | Command Security | $29,468 | $14.17 |
| 10 | Heritage Valley Health System | $28,699 | $13.80 |
| 11 | P3S | $28,640 | $13.77 |
| 12 | Citizen Advocates Inc | $28,548 | $13.72 |
| 13 | The White Oak Group | $28,544 | $13.72 |
| 14 | Chenega | $28,442 | $13.67 |
| 15 | The Building People | $28,375 | $13.64 |
| 16 | Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey | $28,323 | $13.62 |
| 17 | Cencore | $28,032 | $13.48 |
| 18 | Jacobs Enterprises | $28,027 | $13.47 |
| 19 | Partners Healthcare Solutions Inc | $28,026 | $13.47 |
| 20 | Beth Israel Lahey Health | $28,026 | $13.47 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Escort salary by industry
The average escort salary varies across industries:
- The average escort salary in the manufacturing industry is $35,462, the highest of any industry.
- The average escort salary in the finance industry is $34,429.
- Escorts in the professional industry earn an average salary of $29,205, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for escorts
| Rank | Industry | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manufacturing | $35,462 | $17.05 |
| 2 | Government | $34,429 | $16.55 |
| 3 | Non Profits | $32,612 | $15.68 |
| 4 | Health Care | $30,119 | $14.48 |
| 5 | Utilities | $29,724 | $14.29 |
| 6 | Professional | $29,205 | $14.04 |
High paying escort jobs
Escort salary trends
The average escort salary has risen by $5,375 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average escort earned $23,877 annually, but today, they earn $29,252 a year. That works out to a 16% change in pay for escorts over the last decade.
Compare escort salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average escort salary over time
Compare escort salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Escort salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $29,300 | $14.06 | +6.3% |
| 2025 | $27,400 | $13.18 | +3.7% |
| 2024 | $26,400 | $12.68 | +3.0% |
| 2023 | $25,600 | $12.30 | +1.6% |
| 2022 | $25,200 | $12.11 | +3.3% |
Recently added escort salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ioaging | Van Escort | San Francisco, CA | 06/30/2025 | $38,610 |
| Global Medical Response | Wheelchair Escort NYC Crowdrx | New York, NY | 06/25/2025 | $33,392 |
| Orlando Utilities Commission | Facilities Contractor Escort | Orlando, FL | 06/11/2025 | $39,291 |
| Ioaging | Van Escort | San Francisco, CA | 05/27/2025 | $38,610 |
| State of Kansas | Mhdd Escort/Transport (Sptp) | Pawnee Rock, KS | 05/23/2025 | $42,011 |
| Mayo Clinic | Escort-RMH | Rochester, MN | 05/14/2025 | $37,169 |
| Group One & Affiliated Companies | Escort Supervisor | New York, NY | 05/10/2025 | $48,001 |
| Universal Logistics Holdings | Fuel Escort | Ione, CA | 04/28/2025 | $43,827 |
| Sitio de Experiencia de Candidatos | Seasonal Special Events Face Character Escort | Aurora, CO | 04/28/2025 | $36,564 |
| Tatitlek | TIA Reception Escort | Arlington, VA | 04/28/2025 | $82,395 |
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